Cheryl Bernhard

Cheryl Bernhard serves as a key procurement professional within the Aousc-Procurement Management Division of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, where she supports the modernization of federal judicial operations through strategic acquisitions of technology and workforce development services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on securing secure, scalable digital infrastructure, courtroom technology enhancements, and cybersecurity solutions critical to the integrity of the federal judiciary. Her acquisitions are primarily centered on professional services rather than physical goods, ensuring that court systems remain operationally resilient and technologically current. Bernhard works closely with technical vendors and training providers to align procurement outcomes with the agency’s mission of advancing judicial efficiency and digital transformation. Her contractor relationships are predominantly with firms specializing in IT services and professional development training, though no single vendor dominates her portfolio. She engages with a broad spectrum of qualified service providers, fostering competitive, open-market sourcing while ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, particularly in areas requiring high levels of security clearance and operational reliability. Bernhard’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery for the federal judiciary. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, she maintains an open and transparent process that allows all qualified vendors to compete on merit. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing cybersecurity, system integration, and IT support, alongside NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), where she secures specialized instruction for court personnel in emerging technologies and case management systems. Her domain expertise centers on mission-critical digital services that directly enable the operational effectiveness of the U.S. federal courts.